Synonyms for

Cent

Verb / sent / Another word for cent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cent is a unit of currency equal to one-hundredth of a dollar in the US.

Synonyms & similar words

penny centime penny coin nickel dime quarter currency money cash change token denomination fraction bit piece subunit

Synonyms by register

Formal

penny coin unit of currency monetary unit

Informal

buck quid dime nickel

Literary

farthing groat

Antonyms

dollar pound euro yen rupee franc

Common collocations

  • save a cent
  • every cent counts
  • worthless cent
  • last cent
  • a cent a day
  • not a cent to my name
  • a cent short

Word family

noun cent
verb cent
adjective centennial
adverb centrally

Usage note

While 'cent' is a unit of currency, it is often used figuratively to represent a very small amount of money. It is also the root for terms related to 100, such as 'century' or 'percent'.

Example sentences

  1. I found a cent on the sidewalk.
  2. It costs 50 cents to buy a candy bar.
  3. I need a few more cents to buy this toy.
  4. My grandpa gave me a jar full of cents.
  5. I saved up all my cents to buy a new bike.

Quotes

  • A penny saved is a penny earned.
  • A penny for your thoughts.
  • In for a penny, in for a pound.

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